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Description
- Forensic chemists are responsible for analyzing and identifying unknown substances, such as drugs and narcotics, that are found at a crime scene
- In this activity, students will learn how forensic chemists can use simple chemical tests and reactions to help determine the identity of an unknown substance
- Students will perform a variety of presumptive tests on an unknown substance along with a series of known controls
- By comparing the test results of the unknown with those of the controls, the most likely identity of the unknown will be determined
- Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups
- Teacher’s Manual and Student Study Guide copy masters are included
Specifications
Specifications
| Certifications/Compliance | 49 CFR 173.4 |
| Color | White |
| Grade | 7 to 14 |
| Age | 13 to 20 |
| For Use With (Application) | Educational - Forensics Chemistry |
| Includes | Aspirin (10 g), Acetaminophen (10 g), Simulated Oxycodone (10 g), Simulated Ecstasy (10 g), Unknown (10 g), Universal Indicator Solution (30 mL), 0.5 M Hydrochloric Acid (30 mL), 0.2 M Ferric Nitrate (30 mL), 15 Universal Indicator Color Charts, 30 Spot Plates, 8 Scoops, Toothpicks, Teacher Manual, and Student Guide copy masters |
| Material | Cardboard Box |
| Quantity | 1 Kit |
| Weight (English) | 1.58 lb. |
| Weight (Metric) | 716.7 g |
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phenolphthalein/Methanol/Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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